Searches for recipes featuring the gargantuan fruit increased by 450% on Pinterest over the past year, according to a representative, making jackfruit one of Pinterest's top trend predictions for 2017. Pulled "pork" sandwiches and nachos with jackfruit in place of traditional meat are some of the most popular recipes on the platform.

First, you have to find a jackfruit.

As we mentioned, they're huge. But some jackfruits can weigh a very manageable 10 to 25 pounds. If you can carry a watermelon, you can carry a jackfruit. Find jackfruit at your local Asian market or health-food store — and, because this is the future, you can purchase a whole jackfruit on Amazon for $68.78.

Next, you have to get to the actual fruit.

Similar to a coconut, it's no easy feat to open this humongous fruit and scoop out its tasty innards. If you can buy it pre-cut or canned, that may be your best bet. But if you're up for the adventure, grab a sharp knife (machetes welcome) and check out the following tutorial for some jackfruit-splitting wisdom. Once you remove the fruit pods and edible seeds, you're ready to cook!

Remove the seeds.

Pull out your jackfruit "meat."

Try it raw ...

Some people think jackfruit flesh tastes like Juicy Fruit gum. Others say it's musky. Raw jackfruit is an acquired taste for some. If it's not your thing, know that it tastes totally different cooked, depending on how it's prepared and seasoned.